Management
Emergency funding requests highlight budget issues
The Senate has all but abandoned plans to bring up an fiscal 2005 omnibus spending package next month.
Defense
Experts weigh Goss’ ability to manage CIA bureaucracy
New CIA chief will take over agency just as intelligence community begins transformation.
Management
Study shows human resources outsourcing on the rise
But U.S. lags behind some foreign countries in outsourcing HR, according to study conducted by Accenture.
Defense
9/11 commissioners worry federal reforms might not stick
Strong congressional oversight seen as the key ingredient to force agencies to change.
Management
Controversy flies around grounded firefighting tankers
Negotiations over much-needed proprietary information drag on.
Management
Bush adviser defends indirect approach to trimming management ranks
OMB's Clay Johnson says there's no need for an initiative aimed specifically at cutting supervisory layers.
Management
OMB to work on capturing potential savings from management agenda
As the President’s Management Agenda enters its fourth year, the administration will also concentrate on getting more lawmakers on board.
Defense
Army Corps closes Ohio River for critical lock repairs
Industry costs may top $14 million as 1,800 barges and 120 tow boats may be idled.
Management
Technology group urges lawmakers to fully fund NASA
President Bush requested $16.2 billion, but the House Appropriations Committee approved only $15.1 billion.
Management
IRS announces new round of layoffs
A day after employees learn of impending job cuts at distribution centers, officials announced dismissal of 218 technology workers.
Management
Kerry proposal to trim managerial ranks sparks debate
Some observers agree that, in certain cases, there are too many layers of managers and too many supervisors in each layer.
Defense
Requests for government information hit all-time high
The federal government spent about $320 million on FOIA-related activities in 2003.
Defense
Bureaucratic wrangling begins over intelligence reform
Debate on 9/11 commission's recommendations for overhauling the intelligence apparatus overshadows other parts of its report.
Management
Kerry, Edwards unveil plan to cut managers, trim bureaucracy
Democratic standard-bearers pledge to slash supervisory positions, eliminate several agencies, cut contractors and freeze the federal travel budget.
Management
Lead or Follow?
Faced with the choice between being a leader or a team player, many will choose loyalty to teammates.
Defense
Contract figures show Halliburton’s startling growth
Company went from less than $500 million in federal contracts to more than $3 billion in a year as a result of work in Iraq.
Management
EEOC moves its Washington field office, saves rent
Moving 40 employees will save $500,000 a year.
Defense